How To Fix /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION001 - No activities available for chosen object type &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No activities available for chosen object type &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION001 - No activities available for chosen object type &1. ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTHORIZATION001 No activities available for chosen object type &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on a specific object type in the SAP system. This error is common in the context of SAP Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) or similar modules where user roles and authorizations are critical for accessing various functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific object type indicated by &1.
  Object Type Restrictions: The object type being accessed may not be configured correctly or may not have any activities associated with it for the current user.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary roles or authorizations to the user.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the object type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type Configuration:
  
  Check if the object type is correctly configured in the system and if it has any activities associated with it.
  If the object type is custom or newly created, ensure that it has been properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the object type and required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the specific module or functionality being accessed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization-related errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further investigation.